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History’s Dark Corners

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History’s Dark Corners explores America’s forgotten mysteries, eerie folklore, true crime, and unsettling legends—one state at a time. Each episode shines a lantern on the shadows where history and myth meet, uncovering dark stories that refuse to be forgotten.

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When Christmas Was for Ghost Stories History’s Dark...

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/12/23

Before Christmas became bright, loud, and nonstop, it was something quieter.Slower. And in that quiet — when the fire burned low and winter pressed against the walls — people gathered to tell ghost stories. In this special Christmas episode of History’s Dark Corners, we explore the forgotten tradition of telling ghost stories during the holidays — and why the longest nights of the year were once meant for reflection, memory, and unsettling tales shared by candlelight. After a brief look at how

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38:51

The Dark History of Alaska: The Legend of the Kushtaka

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2025/12/16

Fog can make the coastline feel like a different world — sound bends, distance disappears, and the line between safe and lost gets dangerously thin. In Southeast Alaska, there’s a legend that’s lived in those conditions for generations: the Kushtaka — a shape-stealing presence said to appear almost human… but never quite right.In this episode of History’s Dark Corners, we step into the mist and explore the folklore, the warnings, and the unsettling reason so many stories begin the same way: someone

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35:36

The Dark History of California: The Mystery of the...

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/12/09

High above the fog-drenched cliffs of Big Sur, countless travelers have looked up and seen the same impossible sight: a tall, silent silhouette standing on a ridge, watching… and disappearing the moment anyone approaches. From ancient Chumash legends to 19th-century settler journals, from Steinbeck’s writing to modern-day hikers on Reddit, the Dark Watchers have been part of California’s story for centuries. Who — or what — are these mysterious figures? Guardians? Spirits? Shadows? A trick of the

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37:32

The Dark History of Kentucky: The Mystery of the Meat...

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/12/02

In 1876, raw meat fell from a clear Kentucky sky—an event witnessed, collected, studied, and never explained. Scientists blamed vultures, locals whispered about curses, and newspapers turned it into national news. Nearly 150 years later, the mystery still stands.Join me as we explore the bizarre case of the Kentucky Meat Shower: the science, the folklore, the theories… and the unanswered questions that linger. Follow along for more dark history: Instagram: @historysdarkcorners YouTube: History’s

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41:50

The Dark History of West Virginia: The Greenbrier...

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2025/11/25

In 1897, a young bride in rural Appalachia was found dead at the bottom of her farmhouse stairs. The town accepted the explanation. The doctor signed the paperwork. And her husband insisted it was nothing more than a tragic accident.But her mother knew better. In one of the strangest cases in American history, a grieving mother claimed her daughter returned from beyond the grave—night after night—revealing the truth about what really happened inside that house. Whether you believe in ghosts or not,

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36:43

The Dark History of Louisiana: The Curse of the Rougarou

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2025/11/18

In the heart of Louisiana’s bayou, a legend has lingered for hundreds of years — a creature born from folklore, shaped by culture, and fueled by countless eyewitness accounts. The Rougarou: a cursed, wolf-headed figure said to stalk the swamp at night, mimic familiar voices, and pass its curse from one unsuspecting victim to the next.In this episode of History’s Dark Corners, we explore the origins of the Rougarou, the role of French settlers and Catholic tradition, the chilling 101-day curse, and

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26:22

The Dark History of Arizona: The Lost Dutchman’s Mine

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/11/11

Deep in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains lies one of America’s most enduring mysteries — a hidden fortune in gold that’s lured treasure hunters for more than a century… and left many of them dead or missing.Some say the mine is real. Others believe it’s cursed. From the legend of Jacob Waltz — the “Dutchman” who took his secret to the grave — to headless explorers, ghostly miners, and eerie lights that still flicker across the cliffs, the desert keeps its secrets well. Join me as we dig into the

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29:13

The Dark History of Connecticut: The Cursed Village...

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/11/04

Deep in the forests of northwestern Connecticut lies the remains of a place the map forgot — a settlement once filled with hope that became known only for its darkness.They called it Dudleytown. In the 1700s, a handful of families carved out a living in what was then called Dark Entry Forest. But over the years, tragedy followed them — failed crops, mysterious deaths, and whispers of a curse that had crossed the ocean from England itself. By the time the last cabin collapsed beneath the snow, the

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30:03

The Dark History of Virginia: The Beale Ciphers

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/10/28

Hidden somewhere in the foothills of Virginia, a fortune in gold and silver may still lie buried beneath the red clay.In the 1820s, a man named Thomas J. Beale claimed to have hidden an enormous treasure—and left behind three coded messages that revealed its location. Two centuries later, no one has ever been able to solve them all. Was it real? A hoax? Or the greatest unsolved mystery in American history? Join me in the Map Room as we dig into the legend of the Beale Ciphers— and uncover how fact,

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28:49

The Dark History of Montana: The Flathead Lake Monster

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2025/10/21

Flathead Lake is one of the most beautiful places in Montana — deep, cold, and impossibly clear. But beneath that glassy surface lies a legend that’s haunted the state for more than a century. From Kootenai stories of a great water spirit to hundreds of modern-day sightings, locals still whisper about what might be moving through those dark waters.Join me in the Map Room as we dig into the mystery of the Flathead Lake Monster — and uncover why this legend refuses to sink. 🔗 Connect with History’s

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29:07

The Dark History of Rhode Island: Mercy Brown, the...

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/10/14

In the winter of 1892, the small farming town of Exeter, Rhode Island, became the center of one of the strangest events in American history.When a mysterious illness began taking lives one by one, the townspeople turned not to medicine—but to myth. And at the center of it all was a nineteen-year-old girl named Mercy Brown. Was she the victim of a deadly disease… or the cause of it? Join me in the Map Room as we uncover The Dark History of Rhode Island: Mercy Brown, the Vampire of Exeter—a chilling

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32:48

The Dark History of Nebraska: Seven Sisters Road

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/10/07

In the rolling hills outside Nebraska City lies a road with a name that carries more weight than any map: Seven Sisters Road. For over a century, people have whispered about the seven young women said to have died here—and the voices, shadows, and screams that still haunt the pavement today.But the versions of the story don’t agree. Some say a brother betrayed his sisters in the most horrific way. Others insist the tragedy was rooted in Native history, or that it was nothing more than a tragic

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31:05

The Dark History of Utah: Grave Robber of Salt Lake City

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2025/09/30

In the winter of 1862, Salt Lake City uncovered one of the darkest crimes in Utah history. Jean Baptiste, the town’s quiet gravedigger, had betrayed the community in a way almost too disturbing to imagine—by desecrating the very graves he was trusted to guard. The discovery horrified families, sparked outrage across the city, and forced leaders to decide how to punish a man whose crimes seemed beyond comprehension. What they chose was unlike anything else in the American West, and it cemented

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33:46

The Dark History of Minnesota: The Phantom Funeral...

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/09/30

In Sauk Centre, Minnesota, townsfolk whispered about something that didn’t make sense. A black hearse, mourners dressed in black, the scent of lilies drifting on a cold October night… and then, nothing. The entire funeral vanished at the corner of Main and Oak. For decades, people swore they saw it happen. Shopkeepers, farmers, even kids on dares—they all told the same story. But what was it? A trick of the light? A legend that grew with every retelling? Or something darker replaying itself in the

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The Dark History of Maryland: Terror of the Snallygaster

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/09/30

In the quiet hills of Maryland, whispers of a winged monster grew into full-blown panic. With iron claws, a blazing eye, and a scream like a locomotive, the Snallygaster terrified generations of settlers and farmers. By 1909, the hysteria reached a fever pitch—newspapers fanned the flames, the Smithsonian was rumored to be interested, and even President Theodore Roosevelt’s name was tied to the hunt.But where did this monster come from? Was it just folklore carried over by German settlers, a

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History's Dark Corners Trailer

History’s Dark Corners ·

2025/09/24

Every state has its secrets. From forgotten crimes to chilling folklore, History’s Dark Corners uncovers the stories history left in the shadows. I’m Melissa Hamblin — storyteller, researcher, and your guide through America’s darker past. Each week, I’ll take you into the legends, mysteries, and true crimes that shaped communities and still haunt them today. Subscribe now and join me in the Map Room every Tuesday for a new story.

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